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Nebraska Extension to Host June 5 Webinar on Drought Management for Beef Producers

As drought conditions continue to affect much of Nebraska, beef producers are being forced to make difficult herd and forage management decisions. To support producers navigating these challenges, Nebraska Extension will host a free webinar on Thursday, June 5, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Mountain Time / 7:30 to 9 p.m. Central Time.

The webinar, “Drought Management Tools, Expected Grass Production and Early Weaning,” will feature University of Nebraska–Lincoln specialists covering key management practices and decision-making strategies to help mitigate the effects of drought.

Scheduled topics and speakers include:

  • Early weaning calves – Karla Wilke, cow-calf management specialist
  • New drought planning tools – Tonya Haigh, National Drought Mitigation Center
  • Range and pasture outlook – Mitch Stephenson, range and forage specialist
  • Summer annual forage options – Jerry Volesky, range and forage specialist
Source : unl.edu

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